Disaster Recovery Administrator jobs in Virginia Beach, VA

Duties

The Disaster Services Specialist facilitates the Agency's disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation programming. Serves as an on-site coordinator for the Agency's response to Federal, state and local emergency situations. As part of the Disaster Services Unit (DSU), the incumbent coordinates and supports program initiatives and activities. Primary duties include:

• Participates in the development and execution of policy, procedures, and strategies to ensure the Agency's overall emergency preparedness to include mitigation, response, and recovery.
• Supports the design and implementation of operating mechanisms, reporting procedures and outreach.
• Responsible for implementing the application, selection, and training processes for the Agency's Disaster Cadre.
• Collaborates with FEMA representatives to facilitate the efficient execution of the FEMA Mission Assignment process.
• Works in conjunction with Agency program staff to orchestrate the Agency's cross-program preparation, mitigation, response, and long term disaster recovery efforts.
• Coordinates efforts with various Corporation offices to include, External Affairs, Government Affairs, Senior Management, and others regarding Corporation disaster services.
• Supports external partnerships with Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD's) and other non-profit, Federal, state and local partners.
• Delivers trainings and presentations to community partners, Agency staff, and other external organizations.
• Supports the outreach and promotion of the Agency's disaster services related activities.
• Represents the DSU in internal and external meetings as required.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a United States Citizen
• Satisfactory completion of a background investigation
• Merit Promotion and internal applicants must submit a SF-50 to verify Status and grade.
• A 2-year probationary period is required for new Federal employees.
• A financial disclosure may be required for this position.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  • Resume showing relevant experience (cover letter optional);
  • Unofficial transcript (if qualifying based on education):
  • Veterans' Preference Documentation (DD-214, VA Letter, and SF-15 if claiming 10-point preference; DD-214 if claiming 5-point preference), if applicable;
  • For Merit Promotion Eligibility: SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (must indicate tenure and position occupied), if applicable;
  • Documentation supporting eligibility for Non-Competitive appointment, e.g., Schedule A (severely disabled), eligible veterans (VRA or 30-percent or more disabled), VISTA, Peace Corps, etc., if applicable

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire, which is available to preview here https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12281180, along with submitting the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 02/01/2024.

  • To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
  • Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
  • To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the Agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

  Agency contact information

  Nakia Floyd

  Phone

  000-000-0000

  Email

  nfloyd@americorps.gov
  

  Next steps

  Once the occupational questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful, however, you must also include a resume and any other documents that are applicable to you under the "Required Documents" section of this vacancy announcement. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your status via email. Please be aware that emails could reside in your "junk," "bulk," or "spam" mail folder, depending on your filters. You will be notified of the final outcome.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

US Citizens and Status Candidates